Is Emgyl NAFDAC-registered?

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 5 Emgyl registrations, one per strength or presentation: 125 mg/5 mL — A11-1009 (Active); 200 mg — 04-0412 (Active); 200 mg/5 mL — 04-1452 (Inactive); 250 mg — A11-0948 (Active); 400 mg — 04-7953 (Active). Check the number printed on your pack against its own listing — listings can lag renewals, so confirm current status on the official Greenbook.

How much does Emgyl cost in Nigeria?

5 listings of Emgyl at HealthPlus and Supermart.ng ranged from ₦930 to ₦3,170 (median ₦1,875) as of September 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Emgyl used for?

Emgyl is a brand of Metronidazole (Nitroimidazole antibiotic/antiprotozoal). Amoebic dysentery (intestinal amoebiasis) — one of the most common reasons for use in Nigeria See the full Metronidazole guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Emgyl

A Metronidazole brand by Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited — suspension and tablet, made in Nigeria.

NAFDAC registration

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 5 Emgyl registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:

125 mg/5 mLActive
A11-1009View this registration on the Greenbook →
200 mgActive
04-0412View this registration on the Greenbook →
200 mg/5 mL“Inactive”
04-1452View this registration on the Greenbook →
250 mgActive
A11-0948View this registration on the Greenbook →
400 mgActive
04-7953View this registration on the Greenbook →

Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.

Check “Emgyl” in the NAFDAC checker (shows every registration)

Emgyl at a glance

Generic name: Metronidazole
Manufacturer: Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Comes as: Suspension125 mg/5 mL200 mg/5 mL· 16 makers
Tablet200 mg· 18 makers250 mg400 mg· 13 makers
Made in: Nigeria
NAFDAC reg. no.: 5 registrations

Emgyl price in Nigeria

5 listings of Emgyl at HealthPlus and Supermart.ng ranged from ₦930 to ₦3,170 (median ₦1,875) as of September 2026.

Emgyl (Metronidazole) Suspension(HealthPlus)₦930
Emgyl Suspension 200 mg/5 ml 60 ml(Supermart.ng)₦1,750
Emgyl Metronidazole Paediatric Suspension 60 ml(Supermart.ng)₦1,875
Emgyl (Metronidazole) 200mg x100 Tablets Blister(HealthPlus)₦2,170
Emgyl Metronidazole 400mg x100(HealthPlus)₦3,170

By form: syrup/suspension ₦930–₦1,875 · tablet/capsule ₦2,170–₦3,170.

Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 5 listings of Emgyl, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Metronidazole

Metronidazole, universally known as 'Flagyl' across Nigeria, is one of the most commonly used medications in the country. It is a nitroimidazole antibiotic that works against anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrive without oxygen) and protozoa (parasitic organisms). Metronidazole enters the bacterial or parasitic cell, where it is converted into active compounds that damage the organism's DNA, ultimately killing it. This dual action against both bacteria and parasites makes it uniquely versatile, and it is a staple medication in virtually every pharmacy, patent medicine store, and hospital in Nigeria.

Read the full Metronidazole guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.